Vera Wang Fashion Designer Encyclopedia clothing, women, dress, shoes, style, new, body, history, footwear Women Who've Crushed It After 40: Vera Wang Christy Maz Network Vera Wang is an American fashion designer who began her bridal career at 40 and is now in her 70s, widely known as one of the world's most iconic wedding dress designers. Vera Wang shows off her incredible body after celebrating her 76th birthday Vera Wang didn't design her first wedding dress until she was 40. Now she's built a $650m fashion empire. If you're feeling behind, confused, or like you've missed some invisible deadline